Inteligente
Example: Ella es una persona muy inteligente y siempre resuelve problemas difíciles.
Definition
"Inteligente" describes someone who has a high ability to learn, understand, and solve problems effectively. It refers to a person’s mental sharpness and capacity to think logically, often demonstrated by quick and insightful decision-making.
Etymology
The word "inteligente" comes from the Latin 'intelligens,' which means 'understanding' or 'discerning.' It is derived from 'intelligere,' combining 'inter' (between) and 'legere' (to choose or pick out). Did you know that the root reflects the idea of choosing or perceiving between options, highlighting mental discernment?
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"Inteligente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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